Barbara Schöneberger moderates the ARD supporting programme of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The 49-year-old will once again host "ESC – the Countdown" and "ESc – the Aftershow" Both programmes will be broadcast live from Liverpool – and can also be seen for the first time on ORF 1 and SRF 1.
The candidates from Germany, Austria and Switzerland will also be connected to the supporting programme. Germany is represented by Lord of the Lost and their song "Blood & Glitter". Switzerland relies on the singer Remo Forrer and the song "Watergun" with Teya & Salena.